The Sweetest Way I've EVER Heard to Ask Your Bridesmaids to Be in the Wedding Party

The brilliant bride who thought of this sent out her valentines around February 14th, but you don't have to (though if you can wait 11 months, go for it!). Your bridesmaids will still be tickled to receive a piece of mail that isn't a bill and be asked to join your wedding party in such a thoughtful way.

Here's how to do it:

Take a piece of red construction paper (or pink or purple or pretty much any girly colored-paper will do), fold it in half, and then cut out half a heart shape.

On the front, write "Will you be my…" so your bridesmaids think you're asking them to be your valentine. And then when they open it up, the card will be heart-shaped and the inside will say "…bridesmaid?"

Not that anyone could say no to that, but to make it even more personal, fill out the rest of the valentine with all the reasons you love that friend and why it would mean the world to you if they'd take part in your wedding party. Slipping in some conversation hearts candies is also strongly encouraged.

Would you ask your VIPs to be your bridesmaids this way? Do you think it's just as effective post-Valentine's Day or is it better right around February 14th? What's the sweetest way you've heard to ask friends to be in the wedding party?

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